A sterling silver hand-made necklace.  This is a really beautiful, early and rare sterling silver hand-made necklace.  This is an example of a fine silver chain where each link is hand made and hand assembled. The type of link here is a long open link that are sometimes known as a paper clip link, due to their resmeblance to the office staple.

The chain is twenty seven inches in length, and has a simple hook style pressed closure that is as secure as it is simple to use.  The chain will pass over most heaads, so in order to keep it more secure this hook can be depressed tightly to make sure the risk of it coming open is zero.  It is marked "925" on the clasp designating that it is sterling silver.  The 925 stamp, which indicates that an item is made of sterling silver, has a history that goes back to the 13th century.  

The necklace has been left exactly as we sourced it.  It has not been cleaned and a few of the links have some slight bending to them.  However, this all adds to the amazing character and personality that this chain exudes.  Should the desire be to have it cleaned and straightened, this can be done.  As much as it would be a shame, tastes dictates appearnce.

The chain was made in America, Circa early 1900's